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  1. Jon Stapel

    Jon Stapel Junior Member

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    Taking delivery of my 2013 Prius 3 in Sea Glass Pearl after work today. First Prius and first hybrid. Really looking forward to driving this everyday. For the past 12 years, I have commuted with my wife, but a new job with different hours forced us into a second vehicle. She will be driving the 2013 Nissan Altima. Hopefully, I can learn as much here as I did on the Nissan forums.

    Jon
     
    #1 Jon Stapel, Dec 18, 2013
  2. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    welcome aboard and enjoy the ride jon!
     
    #2 spiderman, Dec 18, 2013
  3. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    Hey!!! welcome to the PriusChat family.....;)
     
    #3 mrbigh, Dec 18, 2013
  4. BZzap!

    BZzap! Senior Member

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    Welcome and congratulation! Now that you own a Prius, try not to fight over who gets to drive it.
     
    #4 BZzap!, Dec 18, 2013
  5. Jon Stapel

    Jon Stapel Junior Member

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    Thanks. My wife really likes the Altima. I traded an old one in without telling her and it broke her heart. Last Nov, I traded for the '13 and I was back in good graces again. Our original plan was for me to keep the Altima and her to get something, but decided that since she hasn't done a lot of driving she wanted to stay in what she was comfortable in. So, I got to pick the new toy. Will post pics in the future.
     
    #5 Jon Stapel, Dec 18, 2013
  6. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    First Hybrid, First Prius.
    I would think you have the potential to learn a whole lot more here than at your Nissan forums.

    The usual Newbie instructional greeting is be sure to try the search function to find any answers before simply posing a question. There's a very good chance the answer already exists.

    Since it is something I oddly just like to do, I would also recommend a chair next to a fire, I nice warm winter beverage, and a couple of hours to read the Owners Manual.

    Mine is a 2013 Sea Glass Pearl Prius 2. I researched Prius and Hybrid for several years before finally making my purchase. Even with a lot of fore knowledge as far as expectations and reality, I was still impressed and surprised with the actual driving experience of my Prius.

    Yeah, I'm a little prejudiced, but you should enjoy ownership. It's a different experience than owning many, many other types of vehicles. But The Prius IMO is one of the most comfortable, quiet, and efficient vehicles I have ever owned.

    Enjoy.
     
    #6 The Electric Me, Dec 18, 2013
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    all the best!(y)
     
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    Welcome and enjoy your new car :)
     
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  9. stephensprius

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    I own a 2012 sea glass pearl. I really like it. It's a model two. Welcome. this site is very helpful and fun.
     
    #9 stephensprius, Dec 18, 2013
  10. lumpy95

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    Welcome Jon.
    My brother and his wife have a Gen 1 prius ( they STILL have it ) and they came out to visit in 2007. I was so impressed that I bought a Gen 2 prius in 2008. In Aug. 2013 I traded my Gen 2 for a Gen 3 model 3.
    Great car.
     
    #10 lumpy95, Dec 19, 2013
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    :) Welcome to PRIUSchat!! You made the right choice!!(y)
    YOU will fall in LOVE:love: with your new 2013 Sea Glass Pearl Prius;) .
     
    #11 engerysaver, Dec 19, 2013
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    Welcome to the Prius addiction [​IMG]

    Mike [​IMG]
     
    #12 WE0H, Dec 20, 2013
  13. Jon Stapel

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    I really want to do a 3M window tint, but I know a few people who have gotten harrassed by the police lately. PA law is a little ambiguous on tinting but judges seem to stand behind the police. Have my Weathertech mats on order.
     
    #13 Jon Stapel, Dec 20, 2013
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    Fore Don't look back!

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    Get prepared to smile a lot driving past each gas station you see!
     
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    Welcome, and congrats on the new Prius!
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Welcome!
    Love The Color! (y) :D
     
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